Top Adventures in Braies
Paddle on Lago di Braies
This beautiful alpine lake is often compared to the famous Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada and is an absolute must if you are in the Dolomites region. Lago di Braies is the largest natural lake in the Dolomites and depending on the light, its crys...
Explore Pragser Wildsee
Pragser Wildsee, also known as Lago di Braies, lies in a mostly German-speaking area of northern Italy close to the border with Austria. This glacial blue lake is surrounded by towering mountains and thick evergreen forests, which can be experienc...
2.2 miles
400 ft gain
Hike and Canoe at Lago Di Braies
Starting at the Hotel Lago Di Braies, you have the option to loop around the lake to hiker's left or right. To the left is the local dock, while to the right is a chapel and barn. Either way, you will end up where you started no longer than an hou...
2.2 miles
Hike around Lago Di Braies
Only an hour and a half from Bolzano, or an hour from Cortina d'Ampezzo, (my home base while in the Dolomites), Lago Di Braies is a must do half day trip. This popular destination is known for it's beautiful blue water and towering surrounding pea...
2.2 miles
80 ft gain
Hike or Run the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites
The Alta Via 1 is the definite trail through the Italian Dolomites, showcasing some of the most scenic terrain in all of the Alps. It begins at Lago di Braies and ends in the town Belluno, covering 150 kilometers and over 26,000' of elevation gain...
93.2 miles
26250 ft gain
Hike to Rifugio Auronzo & The Three Peaks in the Dolomites
You start this easy hike from just before the toll road station on the road up from Misurina to Rifugio Auronzo. As you are looking towards the peaks and the trail starts on the right side of the road.
The first part of the route takes you through...
8.7 miles
1935.7 ft gain
Hike the Tre Cime Di Lavaredo Loop
The famous Italy Dolomites are littered with numerous great hikes to showcase them, however, this trail is the cream of the crop. It will not disappoint. You have the option of hiking up to Rifugio Auronzo from Misurina, which is detailed out here...
6.3 miles
1105 ft gain
Ski Tour to the Sextener Stein in the Dolomites
The stunning tour in the Dolomites can be done in the winter as a ski/splitboard tour or as a snowshoe tour. It's also possible to hike the same route in the summer.
The tour starts next to the Hotel Dolomitenhof, just across from the main parkin...
8.7 miles
3608.9 ft gain
Hike to Lago Di Sorapis & Rifugio Vandelli In The Dolomites
The hike to Lake Sorapis and Rifugio Vandelli is a nice day hike for all abilities of hiker.
The trail starts from the roadside, on the road that leads from Cortina d'Ampezzo to Misurina. You'll see a gravel area at the side of the road where you ...
7.1 miles
1148.3 ft gain
Rock Climb the Dolomites
This summer we discovered the Cinque Torri near Cortina d'Ampezzo in the Dolomites, and I think it may be my new favourite place to climb.
In the summertime there are a few ways to reach the Cinque Torri. If you're only coming for the day, one of ...
Hike to Lago Limides
Lago Limides is a small alpine lake on the Falzarego Pass in the Italian Dolomites, not far from Cortina d'Ampezzo.For this hike, we parked at the Falzarego Lagazuoi cable car station, and followed the trail on the opposite side of the road. The t...
1.6 miles
426.5 ft gain
Croda Da Lago Circut
Brass Tax
Hiking tracks: 437, 434, 435
Distance: 7.8 miles / 12.5 km - 759 meter elevation change.
Time: 7+ hours
Difficulty: Moderate/difficult
Stay: Rifugio Palmieri
Things to Note:
Trails in the Dolomites are defined by numbers. You will al...
7.8 miles
1148 ft gain
